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Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki turn Czech players into fans - The Mainichi
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Lars Nootbaar - Wikipedia
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Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Ex-star regains love for the sport through reunion with Nootbaars
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Lars Nootbaar is becoming one of the most popular players in baseball
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St. Louis Cardinals celebrate 314 Day with ticket sale
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